Entries by Mike Backhouse

Aviation Industry Far Ahead Of Maritime In Terms Of Safety

Transas CEO: Shipping industry can learn from aviation Importing safety practices from aviation isn’t a panacea for the shipping industry, but there are opportunities to learn, argues Transas CEO Frank Coles. Civil aviation stirs mixed emotions among seagoing types. It is often held up as a shining beacon of what the shipping industry could achieve […]

MAIB Release Report on the Grounding of bulk carrier Muros

The MAIB has released its latest report on the grounding of the Bulk Carrier Muros on 3rd December 2016. Summary as follows: In the early hours of 3 December 2016, the bulk carrier Muros ran aground on Haisborough Sand, 8 miles off the Norfolk coast and the master’s attempts to manoeuvre the vessel clear were […]

Benefits of realtime bridge training, is it really necessary?

Realtime bridge training is one of the new buzzwords in the maritime industry, but how much do we know about it, and is it going to change anything? The benefits of “standard” bridge training, such as Bridge Team Management and Bridge Resource Management, have long been see in the industry as essential for the safety […]

The STCW phenomenon continues..

BY BRENDA V. PIMENTEL An exception to the general perception that the Philippine maritime industry does not receive the muchneeded attention it deserves as one potent tool for economic development in this archipelago is in respect to the STCW implementation. STCW refers to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as […]

PRESS RELEASE: MISC Berhad Sign up Entire Fleet to ECDIS Type Specific ACAT Training

MISC Berhad (MISC) has chosen eMaritime Group’s ACAT online courses as their ECDIS type specific continuous personal development training solution. The agreement has enabled MISC to sign up their entire fleet whilst being able to effortlessly monitor all students progress themselves via an online portal on the three different systems throughout their fleet; namely JRC 901, JRC 9201 and FURUNO FEA…

ARTICLE: How your ship has probably been Cyber Attacked already

You have been either hacked… or just didn’t know you have been hacked! I predict that the first catastrophic maritime cyber incident will not be the result of a direct attack on a safety critical specific piece of equipment. It will be the result of an infection on a random PC, perhaps an unassuming email to a crew member, whose PC is either connected to the vessels internal ‘super highway’ or he transmits the infection internally whilst it lies dormant…

Monthly Newsletter, November 2016

Blowing our own trumpet! We’ve rebranded, renamed, rebuilt and renovated ECDIS Ltd HQ.. From our new Bridge Simulator Instructor Station to our Board Room Client Board and Video Wall, we’ve given the whole place a well deserved facelift…

Full-Time IT Apprentice

IT Apprentice – Full-Time Position Our company works predominantly with technology, therefore this is a fantastic opportunity to use IT skills. ECDIS Ltd is looking for a hard working and confident individual that has a high level of motivation and drive to succeed. The Ideal Apprentice will enjoy solving problems and working hard as part of […]

Monthly Newsletter, August 2016

Blowing our own trumpet! We’ve rebranded, renamed, rebuilt and renovated ECDIS Ltd HQ.. From our new Bridge Simulator Instructor Station to our Board Room Client Board and Video Wall, we’ve given the whole place a well deserved facelift…

NEWS: ECDIS Ltd Managing Director Mark Broster Awarded Fellowship by RiN

ECDIS Ltd Managing Director Mark Broster has been Awarded a Fellowship by RiN for ‘In recognition of his significant and innovative contribution to the development of modern digital navigation and bridge team training in the global maritime industry.’ The awards ceremony was held at the RiN (Royal Institute of Navigation) Annual Meeting on 19 July. The […]

PRESS RELEASE: ECDIS Ltd London Seminar Great Success

ECDIS Ltd London Seminar Great Success | ECDIS Ltd has been touring the world with a series of seminars titled “ECDIS Inspections: Marine Risk Reduction, Detentions & Best Practice”. The latest, held at the London OCIMF headquarters, was well received with high praise from all attendees…